Zhang Jun didn't slack off during his training with Xia Lian.
Zhang Jun had taken on many endorsements, from watches to cars, clothing, etc., mainly for domestic brands.
Zhang Jun's appearance had a strong advantage over many big men. He looked quite handsome, and with his height, he gave women a sense of security and affinity.
This was Zhang Jun's unique charm. Zhang Jun had reaped a group of unconventional female fans.
In terms of price, Zhang Jun's endorsements provided him with an annual fee of 1 million to 3 million USD. Just the endorsement fees alone made Zhang Jun tens of millions.
However, the most important thing was that Zhang Jun's contract for the sneakers had yet to be confirmed.
The center forward didn't sell shoes, and the sponsor didn't offer a high price. Zhang Jun wasn't satisfied after seeing the price.
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The Las Vegas Summer League was also one of the official NBA events.
Since last year, Summer United's competition had expanded to 22 teams and was sponsored by EA Sports.
Although the Las Vegas Summer League was the latest to be established, it was the largest and most influential of the three existing summer leagues!
This year's Summer League was also closely watched by the media and fans because a group of famous rookies had led teams to participate.
Griffin, Zhang Jun, Harden, Curry, DeRozan, etc. were all on the list of the teams.
Of course, it was not just the popular rookies who participated. Many players who needed to find a job also came to the summer league.
Other than sending out three rookies, the rest of the players were all draft picks and players who had been eliminated by the league. Overall, Thunderclap's lineup was very luxurious in Xia Lian.
On the second day after Zhang Jun and Harden arrived at Xia Lian, Xia Lian's match began.
The Knicks 'first opponent was the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Clippers 'lineup consisted of Griffin, Thornton, and Jordan. Their overall strength was not bad.
Griffin was obviously still brooding over the NCAA knockout game. It was after that knockout game that he, who was also a player in the middle, was finally pushed behind Zhang Jun.
After some time, Griffin felt that Zhang Jun wasn't that scary anymore.
Griffin felt that he was at a disadvantage because he didn't understand Zhang Jun. Now that he did, Griffin regained his confidence.
In the pre-match interview, Griffin talked about today's game and said seriously to the reporters,""Although Zhang is very strong, I will prove myself.”
Griffin was confident, but he didn't dare to be arrogant. He also knew that Zhang Jun's 40 20 20 record in the finals wasn't just for show. If it were him, he definitely wouldn't be able to do it.
At the competition venue, Zhang Jun had already started warming up.
The basketball atmosphere in Las Vegas was not bad. Gamblers and local citizens almost filled the entire Xia Lian basketball court.
Soon, the warm-up was completed.
The Clippers placed Bobby Brown, Novak, Thornton, Griffin, and Jordan in the starting lineup.
This lineup was nothing in the NBA. It was a group of substitutes and rookies, but it was a very luxurious lineup in the summer league.
On Thunderclap's side, it was Lovell, Harden, Maynor, Ibaka, and Anderson.
The assistant coach of the Thunderclap team, Jeter, did not arrange for Zhang Jun to play in the starting lineup. Jeter's task was to ensure that Zhang Jun did not get injured. Zhang Jun only played about 20 minutes per game in these games. He was only here to warm up and maintain Zhang Jun's condition. It did not matter if he won or not.
Zhang Jun was aware of these arrangements before the game, and he also expressed his obedience to the coaching staff's arrangements.
It did not matter to Zhang Jun whether he was in the starting lineup or not. He did not think that it was disrespectful. Of course, the fans in the stadium did not understand this.
What were they doing here? They were here to see Zhang Jun.
If Zhang Jun doesn't go up, what are we going to see? Although the tickets were very cheap, was it possible?
"Zhang Jun is actually a substitute? Thunderclap's coach is no good. Resign.”
"We want to see Zhang Jun!"
"Zhang Jun!"
"Zhang Jun!"
The crowd shouted.
The Thunder's temporary coach, Jett Khan, stayed. He had no idea that the fans were so hot-tempered.
Zhang Jun's gaze encouraged Coach Jett, giving him more confidence.
Soon, the match began.
The Clippers got the ball.
Thornton and Griffin picked and rolled. After the pick and roll, Thornton passed the ball to Griffin. Griffin took the ball and flew past Ibaka's side to directly dunk!!!
Shocking the scene!
The fans in the stadium quickly became louder!!
This slam dunk was just the beginning of Griffin's performance.
Before his injury, Griffin was famous for being a tough guy in the league. After the game started, Griffin showed his talent and kept dunking.
Ibaka, who had just logged in from the Spanish league, was obviously not used to the pace of the game. After all, there was no such talented man in Europe. Ibaka could not keep up with the pace and often missed out.
Harden's condition was average, a little confused, and his desire to attack was not strong.
After the first quarter, the score was 30 to 17.
Under Griffin's leadership, the Clippers had a 13-point advantage.
Griffin contributed 14 points in a single quarter, including five dunks!!
After every slam dunk, Griffin would look at Zhang Jun.
After the first quarter, Griffin's confidence and momentum were even more abundant.
"Griffin's physical talent is too outstanding. If Zhang wasn't here, he would definitely be the best rookie of the year.”The commentator had been conquered by Griffin's dunks.""His slam dunk was too explosive. Thunderclap's inside lane was blown up by him.”
On the Thunderclap bench, Coach Jeter said to Zhang Jun, who had been on the bench for the first period,""Zhang, you go on stage later."
Thunderclap's play inside was too ugly. They had to get Zhang Jun.
“OK!”Zhang Jun nodded, then threw the towel behind him and stood up.
"Cuckoo, Zhang Jun's coming up!!”
" So handsome!"
" Celestial Giant!!!"
" Higher than Yao!!!"
All the fans who saw Zhang Jun for the first time would be shocked by his height.
"Zhang Jun is going up. Let's see what the top pick will do in the summer league. Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan have been waiting for a long time.”The shoutcaster also reached a climax.
Beep, beep, beep. The referee signaled for the players on both sides to get into position. The second period of the game was ready to begin.
Jordan said to Griffin,""Is this guy really as powerful as you say? He's quite tall, but I think he'll run very slowly.”
Griffin nodded." He won't be slow. Just be careful."”
" Watch," Jordan said with a smile." I'll smash him myself."”
Jordan was a player who entered the league last season. His rookie season was only 4.3 points and 4.5 rebounding, but he still looked down on Xia Lian's games. Of course, he also looked down on Zhang Jun, who was also a rookie and had such high popularity. He had high standards.
In the second quarter, the Clippers did not immediately play Griffin. Instead, they let Jordan and Thornton lead the team.
Jordan was 2.11 meters tall and weighed 120 kilograms. Although his offensive ability was average, his defense was excellent and his physical talent was outstanding.
The second quarter began.
Lovell controlled the ball.
Lovell passed the ball to Harden. Harden was a little soft today. Seeing that Zhang Jun did not take the initiative to ask for the ball, he chose to step back and make a three-pointer after a series of kicks from the periphery!!
"Framed!"
The ball hit the basket heavily and bounced up high.
Jordan held Ibaka and raised his hands to receive the rebound, but just as he was about to receive the ball.
Little Jordan felt a huge pressure coming from behind him!!!
It was obvious that it was Zhang Jun. Zhang Jun was the first to reach out his long arm to intercept Jordan's ball, and then grabbed it and directly dunked it!!!
"Bang!"
After being knocked away, Jordan could only watch helplessly as Zhang Jun completed the dunk!!
Zhang Jun's slam dunk was so powerful that the basket buzzed!!!
30 to 19.
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